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Early Entry Early Assurance Honors Program

If you are a academically gifted high school senior with a strong interest in science, good communication skills, and a commitment to improving health for your fellow man, a career in the pharmaceutical sciences could be just what you're looking for to reach your goals. Now you can get on the fast track to that exciting career with a program offered by The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy.

"I had much more free time during my P3 year than my regular entry classmates. The transition into a professional school was gradual and quite easy compared to the shock that many regular entry students face. Early Entry students are often in a prime position for leadership in their P3 class. They already know the ins and outs of the pharmacy school, are familiar with the teachers, and have a good understanding of the rules and regulations of the school. The bottom line - Early Entry is a wonderful program for students who are serious about their college and pharmacy careers."

- Susan Hamblin

Through the Early Entry Program, qualified incoming freshmen can be admitted directly into the professional program (B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences Degree) in the School of Pharmacy. These students complete the required pre-pharmacy courses, but unlike the pre-pharmacy students they do not have to compete for a seat in the class enrolled in the first year of professional courses. This class has a capped enrollment and admission is very competitive. Early Entry students have a guaranteed seat and it is their's to lose if they fail to meet academic progression requirements. These students can participate in pharmacy student organizations and activities as freshmen and have earlier access to School of Pharmacy based performance scholarships.

Although students interested in practicing pharmacy must complete an additional two years of study leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree, many career opportunities in pharmaceutical research, industry, and education do not require this professional degree.

Students who choose to further their education, but who are not seeking the Doctor of Pharmacy degree, are well-prepared for a variety of graduate programs and professional school programs, including medicine, dentistry, and law.